| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODU | 31 | 36 | 67 |
| MRSH | 34 | 34 | 68 |
Kinsey scores 18, late FT lifts Herd over Old Dominion 68-67
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -- Taevion Kinsey stole the ball and was fouled, making the decisive game-winning free throw with 18.6 seconds on the clock, breaking a late tie and lifting Marshall to a 68-67 win over Old Dominion on Saturday night.
Kinsey finished with 18 points to lead the Thundering Herd (9-10, 3-3 Conference USA). Jarrod West added 15 points with six rebounds, Iran Bennett added 12 points, six boards and two blocked shots.
Malik Curry led Old Dominion (6-12, 2-3) with 20 points but his jumper in the final seconds didn't fall. Jason Wade added 15 points and nine rebounds. Aaron Carver had 9 points and 17 rebounds.
Despite being out-rebounded 51-33 and outscored in the paint 32-20, Marshall fought through 12 ties and 11 lead changes for the win. Kinsey hit a jumper for a 58-55 lead capping a six-minute stretch of holding Old Dominion without a field goal in 11 tries,
Marshall faces Western Kentucky at home on Wednesday. Old Dominion plays Charlotte at home on Monday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mick Fieldbinder
- Raymie Styons
- Shane Staggs
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 1-0 | - | 10-3 |
| South Alabama | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Texas State | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Troy | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Southern Miss | 1-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Old Dominion | 1-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Louisiana | 1-0 | - | 3-10 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Marshall | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| App State | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| James Madison | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Georgia State | 0-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| UL Monroe | 0-1 | 1 | 4-10 |
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